Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste
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PA00110055
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1930)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste — église in Bourneau (Vendée) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1930 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00110055. Full archival records are published by the Ministère de la Culture at pop.culture.gouv.fr.
Protection status
The building is classé Monument Historique (listed) (since 1930), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise : classement par arrêté du 18 février 1930
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Bourneau, Vendée, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.5396°N, -0.8172°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise Saint-Louis de La Roche-sur-Yon | La Roche-sur-Yon | 1982 |
| Château de Terre-Neuve | Fontenay-le-Comte | 1978 |
| Monument au Commandant Guilbaud | Mouchamps | 2013 |
| Château (ancien) de Vendrennes | Vendrennes | 1991 |
| Manoir de Chaligny de Sainte-Pexine | Sainte-Pexine | 1989 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 16e siècle.
Relative significance
Protected later than the median monument of the département, often reflecting 20th-century re-evaluation of local heritage.
UNESCO landscape
The Loire Valley is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2000 as a cultural landscape. Read the anchor page: Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste located?
Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste is located in the commune of Bourneau (Vendée).
When was Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1930 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110055 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 16e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.5396°N, -0.8172°E